Fiat Punto
One-owner 2003 Fiat Punto with 74k miles is just £495
Used cars

James Ruppert: Superminis are cheap to buy and cheaper to run

Fiat Puntos, Peugeot 206s, and Citroen C4s are all on hand to save you dough

27 March 2020
James Ruppert: Superminis are cheap to buy and cheaper to run
Second-hand picks

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 27 March

The 944 downed the mighty Audi Quattro in 1986 and the practical Porsche still shines today. Just look out for a whining transaxle

27 March 2020
Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 27 March
Volkswagen Polo - static front
It’s hard to find a tidy Polo for £2k, but it is possible
Used cars

James Ruppert: First cars for less than £2000

What sensible cars exist for the cash-strapped newbie driver? Kias, Toyotas and Fords are the usual suspects

24 March 2020
James Ruppert: First cars for less than £2000
Toyota Celica - hero front
The Celica’s 1.8 VVTL-i engine, codenamed 2ZZ-GE, also powers versions of the Lotus Elise and Exige
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Toyota Celica

The Toyota Celica T Sport and GT had a variable valve timing engine that gave them a revvy nature that still appeals today. We find out more

23 March 2020
Used car buying guide: Toyota Celica
Second-hand picks

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 20 March

If you can avoid front-end rust, rotten brake pipes and crank pulley fiascos, a second-hand Honda Accord Type R is a quirky used buy

20 March 2020
Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 20 March
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible 2010 - hero front
Convertible E220 CDI from 2011 with 98k miles is £7795
Used cars

James Ruppert: Get pumped for used German diesels

The used market is crawling with bargain buys, and oil-burners are especially good value. Take your pick of Mercedes E-Classes and Audi Avants

17 March 2020
James Ruppert: Get pumped for used German diesels
Lexus IS F 2008 - hero front
Lexus IS F is rare beast
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Lexus IS F

Lexus gave the IS its full-on F treatment in 2008, creating a 417bhp BMW M3 chaser. The main barrier to a successful used buy? Finding one

16 March 2020
Used car buying guide: Lexus IS F
Second-hand picks

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 13 March

The Hummer H2 leads this week's picks - big-engined heavyweights

13 March 2020
Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 13 March
Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI 2015 - tracking front
A £12k budget buys a diesel VW Scirocco in sporty R-Line trim
Used cars

James Ruppert: What we can learn from used car sales figures

Sales dropped in 2019 and the average second-hand asking price is just under 13 grand. Let's see what that can net us

10 March 2020
James Ruppert: What we can learn from used car sales figures
Ford Focus RS 2002 - tracking front
The original Focus RS was inspired by the Focus RS WRC Mk1 rally car
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Ford Focus RS

The Mk1 Focus RS is a modern classic hot hatch with a solid reputation and prices within reach of the common man (or woman). We take a closer look

9 March 2020
Used car buying guide: Ford Focus RS

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